Bernadette Marie Maurer
February 21, 1947 ~ February 24, 2025
Born in:
Coatesville, PA
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Bernadette “Bern” Marie Maurer, who left this world on February 24, 2025, just days after celebrating her 78th birthday. Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Bern later made her home in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where she spent her life devoted to her family, friends, and community.
A graduate of Scott Senior High School, Bern dedicated her early years to being a homemaker, nurturing and supporting her family with unwavering love. Later, she found fulfillment in her work with the Octorara Area School District, where she made a lasting impact before retiring after more than 20 years of service.
Bern was known for her caring and benevolent spirit. She had a gift for making everyone feel loved, cared for, and important. Her home was always open to visitors—the more, the merrier—and she cherished staying connected with friends and family through phone calls and emails. A talented needle pointer, crocheter, and candy maker, she poured love into everything she created. She rarely missed a baseball game when her grandson was on the field, always cheering from the stands with pride.
Bern’s kindness extended beyond her immediate family—she touched the lives of many. Even in her passing, people from the community she once called home have shared stories of her generosity, warmth, and the positive impact she had on their lives.
She is survived by her beloved husband, C. Raymond Maurer; her loving children, Michelle Cochran (Hank), Danielle Dornsife (Rob), and Raymond Maurer (Carolyn); and her adoring grandchildren, Ross Cochran, Rob Dornsife, Derek Dornsife, and Tyler Maurer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Helen Zazzara, and her brother, Guy “Sonny” Zazzara.
A celebration of Bern’s life will be held on March 7, 2025, at Hebron Baptist Church. The family will receive guests at 12:00 PM, followed by a service at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bern’s honor to Hebron Baptist Church.
Bern was devoted, nurturing, and endlessly supportive—a woman whose laughter, kindness, and unwavering love will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Services
Celebration of Life: March 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hebron Baptist Church
202 Hebron Church Road
Dacula, GA 30019
770-277-6021
www.hebronchurch.org/
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Bernie and I went through high school together and graduated from S. Horace Scott Senior High in 1964. We actually saw each other each morning – her going to work at Octorara and me driving to work at Church Farm School. We lost touch when she moved to Georgia, but thank goodness we reunited through a friend that was able to find her. Bernie and I had many phone conversations that helped us both. I had recently lost my husband and of course she was going through hard times with her health. We talked about old times, had many laughs, and kept both our spirits up. She will be sadly missed by all that knew that wonderful sweet Bernadette! My thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Our mothers were sisters. We were born months apart. We were cousins, playmates and classmates and friends throughout our lives. My loss is great and I will miss you so much.💔
I think the best part for me was the back-and-forth kidding. I do remember being the one who would instigate the sparring session, because I like to break people’s shoes. Bern always took the sparring good naturedly and gave back as much as she received. Bern did have a sly side though. While we were goofing off and joking around, she would be plotting how to win the round of play and then say, “oh my did I win”.
Bern, the game is not over. Someday we will all meet up again. Then we will play a different game. One so much more joyful and never ending.
Bern you are loved and will be missed by so many.